William Carvalho

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Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1992

Clubs

Sporting CP, Cercle Brugge K.S.V., Real Betis Balompié

Honours

Hall of Fame

#31

Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A powerful holding midfielder, his exceptional reading of the game and ability to break up play made him a key figure for club and country, including Portugal's Euro 2016 win. Career record: 80 caps and 5 goals for Portugal; club career at Sporting CP, Cercle Brugge K.S.V., Real Betis Balompié; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Around Carvalho in the almanac

One rank above: Rui Jordão at #30.

One rank below: Aloísio at #32.

Portugal's editorial top five: Cristiano Ronaldo · Eusébio · Luís Figo · Mário Coluna · Deco.